Shipping Coordinator

Job Title: SHS- Shipping Coordinator

Reference: PIR 442212990

Project: Hail & Ghasha

Job Location: Al Ruwais

Job type/Contract: Contractual

Job summary/Role description

We are hiring an experienced Site Shipping Coordinato r to lead shipping and customs operations for a high-profile, large-scale project. This critical role involves managing logistics for Oversized Heavy Lift (OSHL ) items, including components exceeding 500 ton s, and ensuring smooth coordination across all disciplines involved in final delivery and customs clearance

.If you have a strong background in international logistics, heavy lift coordination, and cross-functional project execution, we’d love to hear from you

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Duties and responsibilitie

• sCoordinate all shipping and customs activities at the SITE, including last-mile transportation of OSHL cargo
• .Liaise with local freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport providers to ensure timely and compliant delivery
• .Oversee documentation and clearance processes for international and domestic shipments
• .Manage road permit applications, civil works coordination, and customs procedures in collaboration with local authorities
• .Maintain continuous communication with SITE teams (Construction, Material Receipt Control, Warehousing) and the Milano office (Logistics, Procurement, Post-Order)
• .Ensure logistics operations align with project schedules and safety standards
• .Attend local meetings with authorities, preferably as local personnel, to support compliance and stakeholder engagement
• .Monitor and report on logistics KPIs, risks, and mitigation strategies
• .Operate with a high level of autonomy and multitask across all logistics functions

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Required Experienc

• esProven experience in shipping and customs coordination for major EPC project
• s.Strong understanding of OSHL logistics and handling of cargo exceeding 500 ton
• s.Familiarity with local transport regulations, customs laws, and infrastructure coordinatio
• n.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill
• s.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environmen
• t.Fluency in English is mandatory due to the international nature of the projec

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Person Specificat

ion
Knowledge & Qualificat

• ionsUniversity Degree in international Customs and Logistics Manage

mentExperi

• enceAt least 10 years of Relevant experience in construction of large Oil & Gas plants/ EPC proje

cts.
Skills and Abil

• itiesExperience working in UAE or similar regulatory environm
• ents.Prior involvement in large-scale industrial or infrastructure proj
• ects.Strong organizational skills and a proactive problem-solving min
• dset.Willingness to travel locally and attend meetings with government and regulatory bo

dies.